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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,570

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,860

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelExplorer Sport TracOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,010 $19,100
Base Invoice $28,752 $17,605
Sunroof 850  
Convenience Package 995  
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats   85
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
Sunroof 723  
Convenience Package 846  
Leather Package   890
Floor mats   65
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
Options (change) 1,845 1,880
Options (change) 1,569 1,665
Destination 815 590
Total Price $33,670 $21,570
Total Invoice $31,136 $19,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,854
Model Year20092006
ModelExplorer Sport TracOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA5T4
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18205/60-15
Total Price$33,670$21,570
Adjustments for Features-3,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,970$21,570
Total Invoice$31,136$19,860
Adjustments for Features-3,4220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,714$19,860

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092006
ModelExplorer Sport TracOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear defrost $200
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Tubular side steps$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$5,675$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4220

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092006
ModelExplorer Sport TracOptima
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in106.3 in
Length210.2 in185.8 in
Width73.7 in71.5 in
Height72.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume0.013.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested65076%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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